Disciplers Bible Study Psalms MNBS Lesson 1
QUESTIONS
All questions are based on the New King James Version of the Bible.
Day One: Read all notes and references.
1. Give at least two reasons for studying the Psalms.
2. a. Who were some of the authors of the Psalms?
b. Which ones would you be most eager to read? Why?
c. What encouraged you from the lecture
Day Two: Read Psalm 1 and Matthew 7:13-14 and 19.[Open NKJV] [Open NIV]
3. a. What two types of people are described in Psalm 1?
b. What is the lifestyle of each?
c. What does the psalm say each type is like? Give verses.
d. What is the final result of the lifestyle of each? Give verses.
4. a. In what does the righteous person take delight? Give verse.
b. (Heart Question) In what ways do you take delight in the Lord?
5. (Thought Question) How would you connect Jesus' words in Matthew 7:13-14 and 19 to Psalm 1?
6. (Personal Question) What wisdom for your own life do you find in Psalm 1?
Day Three: Read Psalm 36.[Open NKJV] [Open NIV]
7. a. From verse 1, what is the subject of this psalm?
b. From verses 5 and 6, what is held up in contrast to this?
8. a. Give phrases from verses 1-4 which describe the way of the wicked.
b. What is the destiny of such people? Give verses.
9. a. Give words or phrases from Psalm 36 which describe God.
b. How do these attributes of God bless mankind?
c. (Personal Question) Which attribute of God listed in your previous answer is most needed by you now and why?
Day Four: Read Psalm 37.[Open NKJV] [Open NIV]
10. a. From verses 1-8, what should we NOT do? Why?
b. What should we do and why?
c. For what reasons are we to do these things? Give verses.
11. From verses 9-29, contrast the wicked (evildoers) and the righteous.
wickedrighteous
example: will be cut offv. 9will inherit the earthv. 9
12. a. (Personal Question) From verses 27-40, what lessons do you learn and how might you apply them to your own life?
b. From verses 27-40, what can you expect God to do for you?
Day Five: Read Psalm 49 and Luke 12:13-21.[Open NKJV] [Open NIV]
13. To whom is Psalm 49 addressed?
14. a. According to Psalm 49, why is it useless to put your trust in material wealth?
Give verses to support your answer.
b. How does Luke 12:13-21 back this up?
15. a. What does Psalm 49:7, 8 & 15 teach about redemption?
b. (Personal Question) What in your life needs redemption from God?
c. (Personal Question) How are you redeemed, according to 1 Peter 1:18-19?
16. What two kinds of people are contrasted in verses 13-15? What do you learn about each?
Day Six: Read Psalm 73.[Open NKJV] [Open NIV]
17. a. Using vs. 3-5, why was Asaph envious of the wealthy?
b. What other words are used to describe the wealthy people and their attitudes?
18. a. What brought about the change in Asaph's attitude? Give verse.
b. What things did Asaph come to understand from his new vantage point?
c. How did this knowledge affect him?
19. a. In the end, what important truths did Asaph come to understand?
b. What is the most important thing you learned from Psalm 73?
20. a. From the five wisdom psalms you read this week, what did you learn about God?